The $80 "No Excuses" Build

You might be new to building, consider yourself not incredible handy, or you may be struggling to make ends meet. I often hear the build process is both intimidating and costly. To address both of those concerns, I present the machine here, aptly named "No Excuses".

It represents my best attempt at a budget build... I've always thought building a machine was like this: You can have it solid. You can have it pretty. You can have it cheap. Now go ahead and pick two of those.

Before moving forward, I need to let you know a few things: First, what you see here was built in an hour using scrap wood and minimal hand tools.

Second, this machine is portable, powerful and would offer a variable stroke length.

Third, you can build it this for $80. Here is a price breakdown:$30 - 6 amp Reciprocating Saw: from Harbor Freight Tools (online at www.harborfreight.com)$15 - A/C Speed Control Unit: Use the guide here or you can order one with your saw from Harbor Freight.$25 - The Reciprocating Saw Vac-U-Lock Adapter: Use the guide here. $10 to $20 - Your dildo from eBay.

A few more things about this build:- The saw blade is just sandwiched between two pieces of 1/4" plywood. I tried to drill through the blade but I wasn't going to be able to unless I was willing to sacrifice a drill bit. If this was going to be a premanent build, I would probably use some epoxy/wood glue in addition to the screws. - I used the piece of wood in the handle to keep the trigger pulled. You could easily use a zip-tie.- I didn't finish the drive line. I was running short on time, but you can easily see what needs to happen... - Nothing was measured and everything was eyeballed... I lined it up the best I could with my eyes. I know you're asking yourself: Did it work? You tell me...

Here is a simple picture I put together to help fill in some of the gaps... If there is anything missing, let me know!

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